- Bemidji State University (Bemidji State) is a public school while Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- BLC has more expensive tuition of $30,010 than Bemidji State ($10,164).
- Bemidji State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.20% than BLC (79.12%).
- Bemidji State is larger with 4,023 students than BLC (830 students).
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| #24 in Minnesota | Rankings | #196 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bemidji, MN | Location | Mankato, MN |
Bemidji State| Known as | BLC | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,130 Minnesota residents $10,164 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $30,010 |
| $9,711 Minnesota residents $10,048 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,815 |
| $7,010 | Financial Aid | $20,038 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 | Application Fee | $40 |
| 66.20% | Acceptance Rate | 79.12% |
| 28.61% | Yield | 44.30% |
| Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 830 |
| 3,677 | Undergraduate | 792 |
| 346 | Graduate | 38 |
| 1,443 | Online Enrollment | 129 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $44,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 930) $5,910 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 548) $3,970 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 162 Full-time 66 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 42 Full-time 35 Part-time |
| 417 Full-time 143 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 112 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| $80,186 for Faculties $67,662 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,509 for Faculties $56,091 Part-time |